Washington's Western Lands is a historical book written by Roy Bird Cook that delves into the complex and often overlooked history of George Washington's land speculation and acquisition in the Ohio River Valley. The book explores how Washington, through his involvement in the Ohio Company, played a critical role in the expansion of the American frontier and the displacement of Native American tribes in the region.Cook begins by exploring the early history of the Ohio River Valley and the Native American tribes that ...
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Washington's Western Lands is a historical book written by Roy Bird Cook that delves into the complex and often overlooked history of George Washington's land speculation and acquisition in the Ohio River Valley. The book explores how Washington, through his involvement in the Ohio Company, played a critical role in the expansion of the American frontier and the displacement of Native American tribes in the region.Cook begins by exploring the early history of the Ohio River Valley and the Native American tribes that inhabited the land. He then goes on to describe how Washington became involved in land speculation in the region, first as a surveyor and later as a landowner and investor in the Ohio Company.The book also covers the political and economic factors that drove the expansion of the American frontier and the conflicts that arose between European settlers and Native Americans. Cook provides a detailed account of the French and Indian War and its impact on the Ohio River Valley, as well as the events leading up to the American Revolution and the role that Washington played in the conflict.Throughout the book, Cook provides a nuanced and balanced perspective on the complex issues surrounding Washington's Western Lands. He acknowledges the significant contributions that Washington made to American history while also recognizing the negative impact that his land speculation had on Native American communities.Overall, Washington's Western Lands is an insightful and comprehensive exploration of a little-known aspect of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier, Native American history, or the life and legacy of George Washington.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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